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Foyle: McWilliams will be a regular

York City boss Martin Foyle has backed full-back Andy McWilliams to go on and become a midfield regular for the Minstermen.

Foyle surprised all by selecting the 18-year-old on the left side of midfield during his first game in charge.

After viewing the teenager in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Salisbury, Foyle stated that the youngster has the ability to play at Football League level.

Foyle told the Press: "Andy McWilliams was great on Saturday and could play in that position again without a shadow of doubt.

"His energy and work-rate, chasing play down, was excellent.

"Redders (Neil Redfearn) has worked with him for a while and loves him. He's a player who wants to listen and learn and has the ability to play higher.

"I don't want players stereotyped to one position. You will get the odd striker who is a specialist in that role only, but others like Onome Sodje can play down the middle or out wide and, at our level, you need that versatility."